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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 76.89 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 76.89 and 36.32 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 76.89 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/76.89 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 76.89 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 2,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792.64/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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